Right Now Recruitment
Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator at Right Now Recruitment, based in Hounslow, London, paying £32,000 - £33,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £32,000 - £33,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Hounslow, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Forklift Driver
- Forklift
- DBS check
About 13% above the going rate for forklift driver
Reference 563857621174461671
About the role
Right Now Group are recruiting for a large cargo ground handler at Heathrow! We are looking for a Forklift Operator with experience operating a counterbalance Forklift.
You will be joining our client, a prestigious Ground Handler, within their dynamic and busy warehouse environment alongside the clients airline partners, ensuring their cargo is delivered safely and securely around the world!
Location - Heathrow
Hours: You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of days and nights. This will be a mixture of days and nights in the following format: 4 ON 4 OFF -2 Days 06:30 - 18:30 / 2 Nights 18:30 - 06:30
Salary: £32,000 - £33,000
Responsibilities of a Forklift Operator:
- You will be required to assist with loading and unloading vehicles carrying a variety of cargo using a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing some manual handling.
- You will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo.
- Process paperwork in accordance with our clients requirements.
- Helping with breaking & building ULD's such as PAG's, PMC's and AKE's
- For any cargo coming into the facility, you will be required when unloading, to check for any discrepancies, damage or any areas of concern.
Skills required to be a Forklift Operator:
- Forklift License (counterbalance) is essential.
- Promote Health & Safety to maintain a safe and secure working environment. Previous warehouse experience is desirable.
- We will need to be able to complete Pre-employment checks. This will include a 5 year checkable employment / education history, DBS check (criminal record check)
If this Forklift Operative role sounds of interest, please apply online now!
Reference: 563857621174461671 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Right Now Recruitment
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